5 potential opponents for Rey Mysterio after his return to WWE

Cena vs Mysterio
Cena vs Mysterio

Recently it was announced that WWE wrestler Rey Mysterio has signed a new 2-year deal with the company, and will be back in the ring soon.

In the past few weeks, he has been rumoured to appear at the 1000th episode of SmackDown Live. However, the WWE itself broke the news via their twitter account that the former World Heavyweight Champion will return to the blue brand after 4 years.

His return is expected to be a long one, as it will allow him to work with many young talents. Here are such 5 wrestlers Mysterio could have a feud with.


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#5 Rey Mysterio vs The Miz

Old rivalry with a new story
Old rivalry with a new story

WWE Super Show-Down proved to be a bad day for The Miz as he lost his #1 contender match against Daniel Bryan for the WWE Championship.

Currently his rival Bryan is scheduled to face WWE Champion AJ Styles at the upcoming Crown Jewel event. Now it's safe to say that The Miz will have to wait for a few more weeks to continue his feud with Daniel Bryan, until then, he could start a feud with Mysterio.

Rey Mysterio vs The Miz has the potential to become one of the best feuds in the WWE, as we all know the build-up job would be done perfectly.

If we assume that Bryan is going to defeat Styles at Crown Jewel, then these two wrestlers could have a match for the title shot. 7 years ago we saw the WWE Championship Tournament finals between Mysterio and Miz in which the Mexican Luchador came out victorious as the new WWE Champion.

It would be too early for Mysterio to involve himself in the title picture, but as the history suggests, WWE always does what they want to, and with that being noted, it is a possibility.

#4 Rey Mysterio vs Samoa Joe

He is yet to getgold
He is yet to get gold

A better option for him is to feud with someone who could provide a great match against him. In the past, Mysterio has feuded with many wrestlers who were stronger than him, but still he lived up to the expectations of fans, and he could do the same with Joe as well.

A long story isn't required for this feud to happen, as an insult from Joe's side is enough for the latter to face him.

#3 Rey Mysterio vs Andrade "Cien" Almas

Wrestlers from the same country
Wrestlers from the same country

Both wrestlers are from same country, but have different attitudes. Mysterio's gimmick is all about respect towards wrestling, and this is why a mask still appears on his face, but on the other hand, Almas' gimmick tells us that he doesn't care about anybody in the company but himself.

He has impressed everyone with his unique in-ring work, and if the WWE gives priority to wrestlers according to their talent, then undoubtedly Almas has a lot left to achieve in the company. He could have a feud with Mysterio who is more experienced, and it would only help him learn new things from the veteran.

#2 Rey Mysterio vs Randy Orton

This could become a classic heel vs face fight
This could become a classic heel vs face fight

Currently Randy Orton has become one of the most merciless heel wrestlers of this era. He has continued to punish wrestlers like Jeff Hardy and Tye Dillinger, and now he could do the same with Mysterio as well.

Mysterio has been one of the most beloved babyfaces of his time, and if the WWE decides to pit him against Orton, then it will definitely help both wrestlers. Mysterio will get sympathy from the fans, whereas Orton will take the fans back to the Attitude Era.

#1 Rey Mysterio vs Batista

Then champs, now rivals
Then champs, now rivals

Batista is going to return at SmackDown 1000 for the reunion of Evolution. If he is going to stick around for some time, then he could probably have a feud with his former tag team partner.

It would be interesting to see how things will be planned for them, as they both once held tag team championships in the WWE together.


Which wrestler would you love to see against Mysterio? Have your say in the comments.

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Edited by Anthony Akatugba Jr.
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